Access Shared Network Drives Under Various Conditions

This documentation pertains to accessing the shared network drives Forms (F:), Home (H:), Projects (P:), Units
(U:), and Data Warehouse (Y:).

Windows Devices

  • Desktop in the office
    1. Open File Explorer
    2. Navigate to This PC
    3. Double-click the drive you need
  • Laptop in the office using a docking station
    1. Open File Explorer
    2. Navigate to This PC
    3. Double-click the drive you need
  • RAD-joined laptop connected to RUWireless Secure anywhere ON campus: At this time, only the Home (H: drive) is accessible from RUWireless Secure. Connect to the VPN to access additional network drives.
    1. Open File Explorer
    2. Navigate to This PC
    3. Double-click the drive you need. Note that drives may be slow to make the connection for the first time during each session. They may appear with a red X, but this will resolve by itself.
  • RAD joined laptop OFF campus
    1. Connect to the Rutgers VPN
    2. Open File Explorer
    3. Navigate to This PC
    4. Double-click the drive you need. Note that drives may be slow to make the connection the for the first time during each session. They may appear with a red X, but this will resolve by itself.

Mac Devices

  • iMac Desktop in the office
    1. Double-click the network drive shortcut on your desktop
  • Laptop in the office using a dock
    1. On the menu bar, click Go > Connect to Server
    2. Select a network drive path saved in Favorite Servers and click connect.
    3. Using your NetID for , enter @rad.rutgers.edu and password
  • RAD-joined laptop connected to RUWireless Secure ON campus: At this time, only the Home (H: drive) is
    accessible from RUWireless Secure. Connect to the VPN to access additional network drives.
    1. On the menu bar, click Go > Connect to Server
    2. Select a network drive path saved in Favorite Servers and click connect.
    3. Using your NetID, enter @rad.rutgers.edu and password
  • RAD-joined laptop OFF campus
    1. Connect to the Rutgers VPN
    2. On the menu bar, click Go > Connect to Server
    3. Select a network drive path saved in Favorite Servers and click connect
    4. Using your NetID, enter @rad.rutgers.edu and password
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